Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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